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DUMB BELL 
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BY 

Prof. GUST AV HERRMAN BOJUS 





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DUMB BELL EXERCISES. 

I 

IT is hoped that the following pages will prove a 
useful guide for home exercise as well as for 
school use. The movements are interesting in 
character and so should help to overcome the usual 
monotony of home training. Because of their variety, 
it is quite possible to secure the health and develop- 
ment of the whole body, if the movements are regu- 
larly and vigorously practiced. It has been the aim 
to use simple and concise language in describing the 
exercises, but the illustrations will aid further in 
showing just how the movements are made. Good 
form is most important in securing good results, so 
that great care should be given to this matter. 

The series is by no means complete, nor even largely 
original, so that it is not adequate for school work. 
It should, however, prove suggestive to those teaching 
physical training and the combinations which are 
new, as well as much of the work for women, will, 
no doubt, be acceptable. 

GUSTAV HERRMAN BOJUS. 



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STARTING POSITIONS FOR DUMB BELL 
EXERCISES. 

1. Bells on hips — place. (Fig. 1.) 

2. Bells on shoulders— place. 

3. Bells under shoulders— place. (Fig. 2.) 

4. Arms to thrust — bend. (Fig. 3. ) 

5. Arms in front of shoulders — fold. (Fig. 4.) 

6. Arms behind back— fold. (Fig. 5.) 

7. Arms in rear of head — fold. (Fig. 6.) 

8. Bells on shoulders, vertically— place. 
(Fig. 7.) 

9. Arms upwards in front of shoulders, 
knuckles turned to the front — bend. 
(Fig. 8.) 

10. Arms upward and outward, palms turned 
to the front — bend. (Fig. 9.) 



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SERIES I. 

Arm and Leg Movements. 

To Increase Respiration and Circulation. 

1. Double arm circles outward; inward; sideways, 
left; and sideways, right. (Figs. 10, 11, 12.) 

Each circle is made in one count. For the out- 
ward arm circle, the arms are drawn inward at 
the start and cross in front of the body. For the 
inward circle, the direction of the arms is reversed. 
Throughout, the arms should be straight and rigid. 

2a. Run on place; at the same time, hold arms suc- 
cessively in position down at sides, horizontally 
sideways, and upward, returning in reverse order. 
(Figs. 13, 14.) 
b. Raise and lower each knee, alternating left and 
right. Begin vigorously and increase the speed 
to a run. (Figs. 14, 15.) 

3. Thrust arms in various directions from chest: 
forward, upward, sideways, and downward to 
the rear. 



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4. Jump to stride position, spreading legs either 
sideways or crossways. In the cross stride, ad- 
vance left and right legs alternately. The exer- 
cise may be combined with various arm thrusts 
and movements. (Figs. 16, 17, 18.) 

5. Swing arms sideways upward, striking bells above 
head, swing arms sideways downward, striking 
bells behind the hips and alternate. (Figs. 19, 20J 



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SERIES II. 



For the starting position raise arms forward, level 
with shoulders. 

1. Bend trunk forward and move arms sideways — 
return to starting position. (Fig. 21) . 

2. Bend trunk sideways, left or right, and move 
arms sideways — return to starting position. 
(Fig. 22.) 

3. Bend trunk backward and move arms sideways— 
return to starting position. (Fig. 23.) 

4. Bend trunk sideways, left or right, and raise arms 
upward— return to starting position. (Fig. 24.) 

5. Bend trunk backward and fold arms behind head 
—return to starting position. (Fig. 25.) 

6. Twist trunk, left or right, and raise arms upward 
— return to starting position. (Fig. 26. ) 

7. Bend trunk forward, swing left arm backward 
and right arm upward — return to starting posi- 
tion. (Fig. 27.) 

Repeat to opposite side. 



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8, Bend trunk sideways, left, raise right arm up- 
ward and move left arm sideways— return to 
starting position, (f ig. 28.) 

Repeat to opposite side. 

9. Bend trunk forward, swing arms backward- 
swing arms upward and bend trunk backward- 
alternate. (Figs. 29, 30.) 



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SERIES III. 

1. Raise both arms and left or right leg side- 
ways, knees straight — return to starting position 
(Fig. 31.) 

2. Raise both arms upward and left or right leg 
forward or backward. (Figs. 32 — 35.) 

3. Raise both arms forward and left or right leg 
backward. (Fig. 33.) 

4. Raise both arms sideways upward and left or 
right leg sideways. (Fig. 34.) 

5a. Lunge forward, left, and raise arms upward, 
with bells vertical — return to starting position. 
(Fig. 36.) 
Repeat to the right and alternating. 

b. Lunge sideways, left, and raise arms sideways, 
with palms facing upward — return to starting 
position. (Fig. 37.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

c. Lunge backward, left, and place bells on shoul- 
ders — return to starting position. (Fig. 38.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 



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fia. Lunge obliquely forward, left, raise left arm ob- 
liquely upward, and extend right arm obliquely 
downward to the rear — return to starting position. 
(Fig. 39.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

b. Lunge obliquely backward, left, raise left arm 
sideways upward, and hold right arm over shoul- 
der — return to starting position. (Fig, 40.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

c. Lunge sideways, left, raise the right arm upward 
and the left on shoulder, bell vertical — return to 
starting position. (Fig. 41.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

d. Lunge obliquely forward, left, raise the right arm 
sideways, and place left on head, bell vertical. 
(Fig. 42.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

e. Lunge obliquely forward inward, left in front of 
right, raise the right arm obliquely forward up- 
ward, and the left arm obliquely backword. 
(Fig. 43.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 



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f. Lunge obliquely backward inward, left behind 
the right, raise the left arm obliquely upward, 
and place the right behind the back. (Fig. 44.) 
Repeat to the right and alternating. 

- g. Lunge sideways, left, raise the right arm side- 
ways obliquely downward, and place the left over 
right shoulder. (Fig. 45. ) 
Repeat to the right and alternating. 



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SERIES IV. 

At the start, take a side stride position. Place bells 
on hips for the first exercise and on shoulders for the 
last three exercises. 

1. Bend left knee, extend left arm sideways, and 
bend trunk so as to touch bell to floor — return to 
first position. (Fig. 46.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. Repeat 
throughout, touching both bells to left or right 
side. 

2. Bend left knee, touch left bell to floor at side, 
and extend right arm vertically upward— return 
to first position. 

Repeat to the right. 

3. Bend left knee, bend trunk to the right, and ex- 
tend arms sideways — return to first position. 
(Fig. 47.) 

Repeat to the right. 

4. Bend trunk forward and swing bells downward 
between legs — raise bells and trunk, turn left, 



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bend backward, and place bells on shoulders ver- 
tically—repeat, twisting trunk to the right. (Figs. 
48, 49.) 

5. Same as exercise No. 4. Turn trunk to left and 
swing both arms over left shoulder, repeat, twis- 
ting trunk to the right. (Fig. 49B.) 



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SERIES V. 

At the start bend knees deep, raise heels, and hold 
bells on floor before line of toes. (Fig. 50.) 

1. Extend left leg sideways and return. (Fig. 51.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

2. Extend left leg and both arms sideways and re- 
turn. (Fig. 52.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

3. Jump to side stride position and return, holding 
bells on floor. (Fig. 53.) 

4. Extend left leg backward and return. (Fig. 54.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

5. Extend left leg backward and left arm forward 
—return to first position. (Fig. 55.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

6. Extend- both legs backward and return to first 
position. (Fig. 56.) 

7. With body in forward leaning position, raise and 
lower left leg c (Fig. 57.) 

Repeat with right leg and alternating*. 



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8. Hold forward leaning position and raise left arm 
vertically upward — lower left arm and repeat to 
the right. (Fig. 58.) 

9. From Figure 50 extend both legs sideways left 
and return. (Fig. 59.) 

Repeat to right and alternating. 

10. Hold forward leaning rest position, bend and 
straighten arms (dip) a number of times keeping 
body rigid. (Fig. 60.) 



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SERIES VI. 

Abdominal Exercises. 
At the start take seat on floor, extend legs forward 
and place bells on hips. (Figs. 61, 62.) 

1. Bend left or right knee upward to trunk and re- 
turn. (Fig. 63.) 

Alternate and bend both knees. 

2. Bend left or right knee upward and extend arms 
forward or sideways — straighten knee and place 
bells on hips. (Figs. 64 — 66.) 

Repeat with both knees. 

3. Raise and lower left leg. Repeat with right leg. 
(Fig. 67.) 

For this exercise the bells may be held on floor 
at sides. 

4. Raise left leg upward and extend arms sideways 
— lower left leg and place bells on hips. (Fig. 68. ) 

Repeat to the right. 

5. Raise both legs upward — lower legs. (Fig. 69/; 

6. Move left leg sideways and return. (Fig. 70.) 



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Repeat with right leg and both legs. (Fig. 70.) 
Repeat, and extend arms sideways or forwards 
and return. (Fig. 70.) 

7. Cross left leg over right and bend knee upward- 
return. (Fig. 71.) 

Repeat with right leg and both legs. 

At the start raise arms upward. Cross left leg 
over right, bending knee upward and fold arms 
behind head — return left leg and extend arms 
upward. (Fig. 71.) 

Repeat with right leg and both legs. 

8. Placing bells on floor in rear, raise body to back- 
ward rest position — return to sitting position. 
(Fig. 72.) 

Repeat and raise left or right leg upward. 
(Fig. 73.) 

Rest on back in prone position and extend arms 
on floor above head. (Fig. 74.) 

9. Raise left leg and arms upright— return. (Fig. 75. ) 

Repeat with right leg and both legs and raise 
arms upward. (Figs. 76, 77.) 

10. Rise to sitting position and hold arms upright— 
return to first position. 



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11. At the start rest in prone position and hold arms 
upright— lower arms sideways and bend knees 
upward— return to first position. (Fig. 78.) 

12. At the start rest in prone position, bend arms and 
knees upward (Fig. 79), extend legs and raise 
arms upward (Fig. 80) --return to first position. 

13. In prone position, hold arms at sides — raise left 
leg upright and left arm backward — return to first 
position. (Fig. 81.) 

Repeat to the right side and with both legs 
and arms. 

14. In prone position, hold arms over head, bend the 
right knee upward, change and bend the left knee 
upward and extend the right leg. Repeat, alter- 
nating. (Fig. 82.) 

15. In prone position, raise legs and arms upward— 
lower arms sideways and stride the legs sideways 
— return to first position. (Fig. 83.) 

16. In prone position, raise left, right or both legs 
upward and circle to left and right. 



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SERIES VII. 

Fixed Starting Positions. 
The starting position of each exercise is indicated at 
the outset. The exercise consists in changing from 
this position to the second position given and return. 
Each movement may be repeated a number of times 
with proper rest periods to relieve fatigue. 

1. Lunge forward, left, and raise arms upward, 
bending wrists forward (Fig. 84), reverse lunge 
position and lower arms sideways, turning palms 
to the front (Fig. 85), return to first position— 
Return to starting position. 

2. Lunge backward, left, and raise arms upward 
(Fig. 86), reverse lunge position, bend trunk for- 
ward and click bells between legs (Fig. 87), re- 
turn to first position— return to starting position. 

3. Lunge sideways, left, and raise arms sideways 
(see Fig. 37), reverse lunge position and click bells 
behind head (Fig. 88), return to first position— 
Return to starting position. 



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Lunge obliquely forward, left, raise left arm ob- 
liquely upward and hold right arm obliquely down- 
ward (see Fig. 39), reverse lunge position and 
change position of arms by forcibly swinging 
right arm up and left arm down (Fig. 89), return 
to first position — Return to starting position. 



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SERIES VIII. 



Knee Bending and Arm Movements. 

1. For starting position bend knees below right 
angle and p'ace bells on shoulders (Fig. 90), 
jump to side stride position and extend arms side- 
ways (see Fig. 17) — return to first position. 

2. Bend knees and raise arms sideways (Fig. 91), 
jump to cross stride position, left foot forward 
and swing arms upward, clicking bells (Fig. 92) 
— return to first position. 

3. Bend knees and raise arms upward (Fig. 93), 
jump to side stride position, bend trunk forward 
and touch bells to floor (Fig. 94) — return to first 
position. 

4. Bend knees and raise arms forward (Fig. 95), 
straighten knees, extend left leg backward, 
balance on right leg and raise arms upward, 
bending wrists forward (Fig. 96)— return to first 
position. 



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5. On first count bend knees and place bells on hips 
(Fig. 97), lunge forward, left, extend right arm 
downward to rear, and hold left arm over right 
shoulder (see Fig. 45) , kneel on right knee, extend 
left arm sideways and right arm upright (Fig. 981 
—return to starting position. 

Repeat to opposite side. 

6. Bend knees and place bells on shoulders (see Fig. 
90), lunge and bend trunk sideways, left, cross left 
arm in front of chest and raise right arm upright 
(Fig. 99), kneel on right knee and fold arms be- 
hind head (Fig. 100) —return to starting position. 

Repeat to opposite side. 



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SERIES IX. 



1. Lay-out step forward, left, and raise arms for- 
ward (Fig. 101), replace foot, move arms side- 
ways and bend sideways, left (see Fig. 22) , lunge 
sideways, left, raise left arm obliquely upward and 
lower right arm obliquely downward (Fig. 102) — 
return to starting position. 

Repeat to opposite side. 

2. Lay-out step sideways, left, and raise arms side- 
ways (Fig. 103), replace foot, move arms forward 
and bend forward (Fig. 104), lunge forward, left, 
and raise arms upward, with bells vertical 
(see Fig. 36) return to starting position. 

Repeat to opposite side. 

3. Raise left leg and arms forward (Fig. 105) , lay-out 
step backward, left, and move arms sideways 
(Fig. 106), lunge sideways, left, raise right arm 
in circle above head, and hold left arm behind 
back (Fig. 107)— return to starting position. 

Repeat to opposite side. 



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4. Raise left leg and arms sideways (see Fig. 31), 
lunge forward, left, and place bells on shoulders 
(Fig. 108), lay-out step backward, left, bend 
trunk forward, and touch bells to floor (Fig. 109) 
—return to starting position. 

Repeat to opposite side. 

5. Take cross step in front with left foot and fold 
arms in front of shoulders (Fig. 110) , lunge side- 
ways, left, and hold arms obliquely at sides, left 
up, right down (see Fig. 102), takon in opposite 
direction, cross lay-out step in rear with left foot, 
place right bell on hip and touch left bell to floor 
(Fig. Ill) — return to starting position. 

Repeat to opposite side. 

6. Raise left leg and arm obliquely forward, up- 
ward, the right arm backward (Fig. 112 in op- 
posite direction) , lunge left obliquely backward 
outward and bend trunk backward, the right 
arm over head, the left behind the back (Fig. 113 
in opposite direction) , reverse lunge position and 
swing the left arm upward, place the right bell 
on floor (Fig. 114 in opposite direction) —return 
to starting position. 

Repeat to opposite side. 



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7. Raise left sideways and arms oblique sideways 
upward (Fig. 115 in opposite direction), lunge 
sideways left and swing arms down and to right 
side (% arm circle) , bend trunk sideways (Fig. 

116 in opposite direction) , raise the left leg side- 
ways and balance on right and swing the left 
arm (/ 2 arm circle) down to oblique position (Fig. 

117 in opposite direction) — return to starting 
position. 

Repeat to opposite side. 
3. Raise left leg sideways and place bells on 
shoulders vertical (Fig. 118), lay out step posi- 
tion sideways left and bend trunk sideways left, 
extending the left arm upward and place the 
right on hip (Fig. 119) . Lunge obliquely forward 
left, extend the right arm forward upward and 
the left oblique backward (Fig. 120), arm posi- 
tions as in Fig. 43) — return to starting position. 

Repeat to opposite side. 



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Exercises For Women, Consisting of Movements 
Suitable for Class and Exhibition Use. 

For the most part, these exercises are performed in 
two counts. For the starting position, the dumb bells 
are placed on the hips. (Fig. lw.) 

1. Raise left arm to shoulder, with bell vertical and 
palm of hand to the front — return to starting 
position. (Fig. 2w.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

2. Raise left arm over right shoulder— return, 
(Fig. Sw.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

3. Raise left arm in circle above head, with bell 
vertical and resting on head — return. (Fig. 4w.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

4. Extend left arm upward, with bell vertical-^ 
return. (Fig. 5w.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. . 



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5. Raise both arms to circle above head, with bells 
vertical and resting on head — return. (Fig. 6w.) 

6. Extend both arms upward with bells vertical- 
return. (Fig. 7w.) 

7. Extend arms forward, horizontally — return. 
(Fig. 8w.) 

8. Extend arms sideways, horizontally — return, 
(Fig. 9w.) 

9. Extend arms backward — return. 

10. Extend left arm forward and raise right arm to 
shoulder— return. (Fig. lOiv.) 

Repeat to the opposite side and alternating. 

11. Extend left arm backward and raise right arm 
over left shoulder — return. (Fig. Uw.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

12. Raise left arm to circle above head and extend 
right arm sideways— return. (Fig. 12w.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

13. Extend left arm upward and raise right arm to 
shoulder— return. (Fig. 132c.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

14. Extend left arm sideways and right arm upward 
— return. (Fig. 14w.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 



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15 Extend left arm sideways and raise right arm to 
shoulder — flex left arm to shoulder and extend 
, right arm sideways and alternate for several 
counts— return to starting position. (Figs. 15w, 
Vow.) 

1.6. Extend left arm upward and raise right arm to 
shoulder — flex left arm to shoulder and extend 
right arm upward and alternate for several counts 
—return to starting position, (Fig. 11 w. i 



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1. On first count take side step position left and 
raise right arm to circle above head, with bel] 
held vertically and resting on crown of head — on 
second count return to starting position. 

Repeat to the right; also alternating left and 
right with both arms held in circle above head. 
(Fig. 18w.) 

2. Take step position forward, left, and raise right 
bell to shoulder, vertically — return to starting 
position. (Fig. 19w.) 

Repeat to the right; also alternating, raising 
both bells to shoulders. 

3. Take step position backward, left, and cross right 
arm in front of body to left shoulder — return to 
starting position. (Fig. 20w.) 

Repeat to the right; also alternate, crossing 
both arms before the body. 

4. Take cross step position in front with left foot 
and extend right arm upward, with bell held ver- 





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tically — return to starting position. (Fig. 21w.) 

Repeat to the right, extending left arm upward. 

Repeat alternating left and right and extend- 
ing both arms upward. 

5. Take step position forward, left, and raise right 
to shoulder, bell vertically — return to starting 
position. (Fig. 22w.) 

6. Take cross step position left in front, and raise 
both arms to shoulders, bells vertically — return 
to starting position. (Fig. 2Sw.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 



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1. Take side step position left, bending right knee, 
extend left arm sideways and raise right arm to 
circle above head, with bells vertical — return to 
starting position. (Fig. 2Aw.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

2. Take step position forward, left, bending right 
knee, extend left arm forward horizontally and 
raise right arm to shoulder, both bells being ver- 
tical — return to starting position. (Fig. 25w.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

3. Take step position backward, left, bending right 
knee, cross left arm in front of body to right 
shoulder and extend right arm obliquely back- 
ward — return to starting position. (Fig. 26w.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

4. Take cross step position in front with left foot, 
bending right knee, extend left arm upward and 



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raise right arm to shoulder — return to starting 
position. (Fig. 27 w.) 
Repeat to the right and alternating. 
5. Take cross step position in rear with left foot, 
bending right knee, extend the right arm upward 
and raise left arm to shoulder — return to starting 
position. (Fig. 28w.) 
Repeat to the right and alternating. 



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SERIES IV. 

1. Bend trunk sideways, right, and raise left arm to 

circle above head — return to starting position. 

(Fig. 29w.) 
Repeat to the right and alternating. 

2. Bend trunk forward and place bells on shoulders 
vertically — return to starting position. (Fig. 30w. ) 

Bend trunk backward and fold arms in front — 
return to starting position. (Fig. 31to.) 
Alternate forward and backward. 

3. Twist trunk to the left, extend left arm upward 
and right arm forward — return to starting posi- 
tion. (Fig. 32^.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

4. Bend trunk sideways, left, take side step position, 
left and raise right arm to circle above head — re- 
turn to starting position. (Fig. 33t(\) 

Repeat to the right; also alternate, raising both 
arms to circle above head. 

5. Bend trunk backward, take step position forward, 
left and fold arms before shoulders — return to 











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starting position. (See Fig. 31k; with step position.) 
Repeat to the right and alternating. 

6. Bend trunk forward, take step position backward, 
left, raise left bell to shoulder and extend right 
arm sideways, right — return to starting position. 
(Fig. Mw.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

7. Twist trunk left, bending backwards, take cross 
step position in rear with left foot, raise left fore- 
arm horizontally in front of face, and extend right 
arm obliquely backward — return to starting po- 
sition. (Fig. S5w.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

8. Bend trunk forward, take cross step position in 
front with left foot, cross left arm in front of 
body to right shoulder and extend right arm side- 
ways — return to starting position. (Fig. S6w.) 

Repeat to opposite side and alternating. 

In the starting position of the following exercises, the 
dumb bells are placed on the shoulders vertically. 
Whenever the arm is extended from this position, the 
bell is turned by a twist of the hand so as to point in 
the direction which the arm takes. 



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SERIES V. 



1. Charge forward, left, and swing arms downward 
and obliquely backward — return to starting posi- 
tion. (Fig. 37w.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

2. Charge sideways, left, and extend arms vertically 
upward — return to starting position. (Fig. 38w.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

3. Charge backward, left, and extend arms obliquely 
upward at sides — return to starting position. 
(Fig. 39w.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

4. Charge obliquely forward, left, extend left arm 
upward and right obliquely backward — return to 
starting position. (Fig. 40k;.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 



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SERIES VI. 

Combining Leg, Trunk and Arm Movements. 

1. Charge forward, left, bend trunk forward and 
swing arms downward and obliquely backward — 
return to starting position. (See Fig. 37iv, but 
bend trunk forward.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

2. Charge and bend trunk sideways, left, swing left 
arm obliquely sideways so that bell touches floor, 
and extend right arm vertically upward — return 
to starting position. (Fig. 41w.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

3. Charge backward, left, bend trunk backward, 
raise right arm horizontally above head, with bell 
vertical, and cross left arm in rear of body — return 
to starting position. (Fig. 42w.) 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

4. Charge obliquely forward, left, bend trunk for- 
ward, extend left arm sideways and hold right 



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arm on shoulder — return to starting position. 
(Fig. 43k;, in opposite direction.) 
Repeat to the right and alternating. 

The remaining exercises are performed in four counts. 
At the start, the bells should be held down at the 

pittas. 



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SERIES VII. 



Raise arms forward (see Fig. 8w) , place bells on 
shoulders vertically (see Fig. 19 w), extend arms 
sideways (see Fig. 9w) — return to starting posi- 
tion. 

Raise arms sideways, with bells horizontal (see 
Fig. 9w), place bells on shoulders (see Fig. 19 w), 
extend arms upwards (see Fig. Iw) — return to 
starting position. 

Raise arms forward and bend knees (Fig. 44w), 
place bells on shoulders, straighten knees and 
rise on toes (Fig. 45w) extend arms sideways and 
lower heels (see Fig. 9w) — return to starting 
position. 

Raise arms sideways and bend knees (Fig. 46w) , 
place bells on shoulders, straighten knees and rise 
on toes (see Fig. 45w) extend arms upward and 
lower heels (see Fig. 7w)~ return to starting 
position. 



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SERIES VIII. 



1. Take stride position forward, left, and raise arms 
forward (Fig. 47 w) , bend left knee and place bells 
on shoulders, straighten knee and extend arms 
sideways (Fig. 48w) — return to starting position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

2. Take stride position sideways, left, and raise arms 
sideways (Fig. 49w), bend left knee and place 
bells on shoulders, straighten knee and extend 
arms upward, with bells vertical (Fig. 50w) — re- 
turn to starting position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

3. Take stride position, forward, left, and raise arms 
forward (see Fig. 47w), bend left knee, make % arm 
circle sideways, right, ending with arms raised 
obliquely upward at sides and twist trunk to the 
right (Fig. 51w) , straighten knee, twist trunk to 
the front, and raise bells to shoulders (see Fig. 
19w) — return to starting position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 



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Take stride position sideways and raise arms 
sideways (see Fig. 49 w), bend left knee, bend trunk 
sideways, right, swing right arm in rear of body, 
and raise left arm to circle above head (Fig. 52w) 
straighten knee, raise right arm to circle above 
head and extend left arm sideways (Fig. 53w)-= 
return to starting position, 
^eaeat to the right and alternating. 



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SERIES IX. 

Combining Leg, Trunk and Arm Movements. 

1. Take side step position, left, and raise arms hori- 
zontally sideways, bells pointing outward (Fig, 
54w) , take cross step in front with left foot and 
place bells on head vertically (see Fig. 23w) charge 
sideways, left, and make double arm circle out- 
ward, ending with arms raised vertically upward 
(Fig. 55w) — return to starting position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

2. Take step position obliquely forward, left, and 
raise arms upward (Fig. 56i(;) , cross step position 
in rear with left foot and make % arm circle in- 
ward, to side position (Fig. 57 w), charge obliquely 
forward, left, and raise left arm to circle above 
head, right arm remaining extended at side (Fig. 
5Sw) — return to starting position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

3. Take side step position, left, bending right knee, 
and raise arms sideways (Fig. 59w), reverse charge 



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position, make 3 / 4 arm circle outward, then bend 
trunk sideways, left, swing left arm down to 
rear of body, and bold right arm upward (Fig. 60w 
in opposite direction), balance on right leg and 
cross arms in front of shoulders (Fig. 61w) — return 
to starting position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 
Take cross step position backward with left foot, 
bending right knee and raise arms upward (Fig. 
62w), charge sideways, left, make % arm circle to 
left and bend trunk sideways, holding right arm 
in circle above head and left arm obliquely back- 
ward (Fig. 63w) , balance on right leg, extending 
left leg sideways, and swing arms to left oblique 
position (Fig. 6Aiv) — return to starting position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 
Take step position forward, left, bending right 
knee and raise arms upward (see Fig. 56iv) , reverse 
charge position, bend trunk forward, and make 
% arm circle inward (Fig. 67 w) from side position, 
make 8 / 4 arm circle outward and balance on right 
leg, with arms raised upright (Fig. 68w) — return 
to starting position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 



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SERIES X. 



Lay-out step sideways, left, and raise left arm 
sideways and right arm to head with bell vertical 
(see Fig. 2iw in opposite direction), make \ turn 
to right, swing right arm sideways and left arm 
across right shoulder, and bend trunk forward 
(see Fig. 43w), return to first position (see Fig. 
2Aw) —return to starting position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 
Lay-out step forward, left, and raise left arm 
forward and right arm to shoulder with bell ver- 
tical (see Fig. 25w) turn right about, swing right 
arm backward, and raise left arm to shoulder 
with bell vertical (Fig. 69w), return to first posi- 
tion (see Fig. 25w) — return to starting position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. • 
Take cross-step in rear with left foot, raise left 
arm sideways and hold right arm across left 
shoulder, turning head to the right (see Fig. 26iv), 
turn left about, place right bell on head vertically 



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and left bell on hip, and bend trunk sideways, 
left (Fig. 70z(;), return to first position (see Fig. 
26w) — return to starting position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating, 
i Take cross step in front with left foot, raise left 
arm obliquely upward and right arm to shoulder 
with bell vertical and bend trunk backward 
(Fig. 71w) , turn right about, swing arms upward, 
and bend trunk forward, touching bells to floor 
(Fig. 72w) , return to first position (see Fig. 71w)~ 
return to starting position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating 



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Balance Movements. 

1. Bend knees to right angle and cross arms in front 
of shoulders (Fig. 73w), straighten knees, raise 
left leg forward, balancing on right leg, and ex- 
tend arms sideways, with bells horizontal and 
palms facing forward (Fig. 74w), charge forward, 
left, bend trunk forward, and swing arms for- 
ward so that bells strike floor (Fig. 75w)— return 
to starting position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

2. Bend knees to right angle and cross arms in rear 
of head (Fig. 76w) straighten knees, raise left 
leg sideways, and extend arms upward, with bells » 
vertical (Fig. 77 w), charge and bend trunk side- 
ways, left, swing left arm downward at side so 
as to strike bell on floor, and hold right arm in 
circle above head (Fig. 78w) — return to starting 
position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 



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3. Raise left leg and both arms forward (Fig. 79w, 
but arms forward), replace foot, bend knees to 
right angle, and swing arms sideways (Fig. 80w) 
charge backward, left, bend trunk backward, 
hold right arm in second position, and cross left- 
arm in front of body to right shoulder (Fig. 81w) 
— return to starting position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

4. Raise left leg and both arms forward (see Fig. 
79w), replace foot, bend knees to right angle and 
raise arms upward (Fig. 82w), charge obliquely 
forward, left, twist left, bend trunk forward and 
swing left arm down to side and right arm obli- 
juely upward (Fig. 83w) — return to starting 
position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 



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SERIES XII. 



1. Balance-step forward, left, raise left arm obliquely 
upward and place right arm behind back, turning 
head to the right (Fig. 84w) charge obliquely 
backward, left, bend trunk backward, and place 
left arm behind back and right arm horizontally 
across forehead (Fig. 85w), kneel on left knee, 
swing left arm upward, place right bell on hip, 
and bend sidew r ays, right (Fig. 86^) —return to 
starting position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 

2. Balance-step sideways, left, extend arms obliquely 
at sides, left up, right down (Fig. 87 w); cross 
charge backward, left, fold arms in front of chest 
and bend trunk forward (Fig. 88w) , touch right 
bell to floor, extend left arm forward and left leg 
backward horizontally (Fig. 89w) — return to 
starting position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 



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Cross balance-step in front with left foot and ex- 
tend left arm obliquely upward (Fig. 90w), charge 
obliquely backward, left, and cross left arm in 
front of right shoulder, extending right arm 
downward (Fig. 91w) turn left about charge ob- 
liquely forward, right, swing right arm upward 
and place left bell on hip (Fig. 92w) — return to 
starting position. 
Repeat to the right and alternating. 

Cross balance-step in rear with left foot, raise 
left arm in circle above head, extend right arm 
obliquely downward, and bend trunk sideways, 
right (Fig. 93it;), charge obliquely backward, left, 
cross arms in front of shoulders, and bend trunk 
fore ward (Fig. 94w), turn left about, charge side- 
ways, right, bend trunk sideways, left, raise right 
arm in circle above head and place left bell on hip 
(Fig. 95w) — return to starting position. 
Repeat to the right and alternating. 

Raise left leg sideways, and bells to shoulders 
vertically (Fig. 96w) , charge sideways, left, and 
extend arms sideways upward (Fig. 97w), cross 
Step position backward, left, and swing the right 



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arm down and to left side, place the left on hip, 
turn head to right (Fig. 98w) — return to starting 
position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 
6. Raise left leg and arms sideways (Fig. 99w), bend 
left knee upward and place bells vertically on 
shoulders (Fig. 100 w), step position obliquely back- 
ward, left, bending right knee, extend the right 
arm sideways, the left over right shoulder and 
bend trunk forward (Fig. lOliv) — return to start- 
ing position. 

Repeat to the right and alternating. 



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NOTE. 



Series Nos. 5 and 6 are especially adapted for home 
exercise and are suitable to the needs of both men 
and women. These exercises produce good respira-* 
tion and circulation if vigorously done. 

The abdominal exercises are an important factor 
for constipated people and seldom fail to show good 
results when practiced regularly. 

It is advisable for men to use iron dumb bells of 5 
pounds each after a short period with the wooden 
bells, but the wooden dumb bells are sufficiently 
heavy for women. 

Begin your exercises with a stationary run of about 
a half minute's duration, followed with deep breath- 
ing from 8 to 10 times. Close your series in the same 
manner (see Fig. 13). After the exercises there 
should always follow a bath or a rub-down. 



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Sold Medal Indian Clubs 

Model, material and finish as perfect as the most complete and up-to- 
date factory can make them 
NATURAL COLOR, LATHE POLISHED, HIGH FINISH 

Spalding Gold Medal Indian Clubs are made of selected 
first grade clear maple, in two popular models and are perfect 
in balance. Each club bears fac-simile of the Spalding 
Gold Medal. Each pair is wrapped in paper bag. 

Model E — Weights specified are for each club 



1 



h lb. Pair, 
% lb. 
I lb. " 



l%lb. Pair, 

2 lb. " 

3 lb. " 



Model B — Weights specified are for each club 



h lb. Pair, 
% lb. " 
1 lb. " 



1% lb. 

2 lb. 

3 lb. 



Pair, 



Spalding 
N[&£>ic Indian Clubs 

STAINED FINISH 

The following clubs bear our Trade-Mark, are made of good 
material, and are far superior in shape and finish to the best 
clubs of other makes. Furnished in two popular models. 
Each pair wrapped in paper bag. 
Model ES — Weights specified are for each club 

H \h. Pair, 1%lb. Pair, 

%lb. 44 2 lb. 44 

I lb. 44 3 lb. 44 

Model BS — Weights specified are for each club 



%lb. 
%lb. 
I lb. 



1% IB. 

2 lb. 

3 lb. 




ingl Esdhillbiti©!! Clubs 

Handsomely finished in ebonite; 
for exhibition and stage purposes. 
The clubs are hollow, with large 
body, and although extremely 
light, represent a club weighing 
three pounds or more. 

No. A. Ebonite finish, $3.50 
No. AA. With German Silver 
Bands Pair, $5.00 



Modfel BS 



Indian Cltib and 
Dtsmfo Bell 
Hangers 

Made of 
Iron and 
Nicely 

Japanned 

No. 1^^^^* V 

Nol. . . . Pair, 16c. 
No. 1M. Mounted on oak 
strips. Pr„ 25c. ★ $2. 70 Doz. 




The Prices printed in italics opposite items marked with + will be quoted 
only on orders for one dozen pairs or more on sizes up to one pound, and 
on one-half dozen Pairs or more on sizes over one pound in weight. 
AA Quantity prices will NOT be allowed on items NOT marked with if 



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Spalding Chest Weight No. 5 and Attachments 



Spalding 
Chest Weight No. 5 

The movements for which 
this machine was specially 
designed are calculated to 
correct defects incident to 
school and office work, 
correct flat chest, round 
shoulders, forward head, 
regulate digestion and as- 
sist nature in the elimina- 
tion of the waste products 
of the system, and in con- 
junction with the bath to 
produce that buoyant feel- 
ing which makes life really 
worth living. To get best 
results enter into the exer- 
cises as described and il- 
lustrated in "Pulley Weight 
Exercises," Spalding Ath- 
letic Library, No. 29, price 
"0 cents, with your whole 
being, so as to induce copi- 
ous perspiration. 

No. 5. Because of its adjust- 
ment feature, which permits 
of all lower, as well as direct 
chest movements, this ma- 
chine is ideal for home use. 
The various changes are 
made by raising or lower- 
ing the center arm, requir- 
ing but a few seconds. It 
really combines two ma- 
chines in one, and is particularly suitable -where space is a con- 
sideration. Japan finish. Each machine is equipped with sixteen 
pounds of weights. 

Spalding Chest Weights may be put up in a few minutes 




Spalding Head and Neck Attachment 

No. 3. Heavy cowhide. Ready for use by simply 
snapping to one of the handles or both. Each, $1.50 
For business men. Overcomes tendency to forward 
head, due to continuous work at desk. For women, 
will help develop a nicely rounded neck. This 
attachment, together with special center arm move- 
ments, as shown in* cut B, and exercise with foot and 
leg attachment, shown in cift C, will" produce an 
absolutely erect carriage. 




Illustrating Method of Fastening Head and Neck Attachment 
to No. 5 Chest Weight Machine. 

Spalding Foot and Leg Attachment 

No. 2. Heavy cowhide. Readily attached to one handle 
or both; can be worn with or without shoe. Ea., $1.50 
This provides a local exerciser for all muscles of the 
leg. As such it is an excellent device for strengthening 
weak muscles, toning up others and giving exercise 
to stiff joints. 




Illustrating Method of Fastening Foot and Leg Attachment 
to No. 5 Chest Weight Machine, 






To Widen the Chest 



i To Deepen the Chest 

Lying on the mat. feet toward the machine (ropes Lying 
through lower pulleys), swing arms forward and over the co 
the head (not sideways) as far as possible. Keep 
elbows rigid. Inhale as the arms swing forward over 
the bead ; exhale as the arms return. 
For extremely stout business men particularly, the exercises shown in Cuts D and E will over- 
come, to a large extent, breathlessness, due to climbing stairs, etc. Never exercise within two 
Jioure alter eating. 



mat with feet toward the 
... .jwer pulleys, pull the cords 
sideways, keeping the arms and hands c 
elbows stiff. Inhale as the arms swing 
the head ; exhale as tbey return. 



nachine, place 
over the head 
se to the floor, 
ndavaye over 



Illustrating Special Exer. 
cise with No. 5 Chest 
Weight for Producing 
Erect Carriage. ^ 

Bend body forward and Hex 
thighs Pull from floor. This 
movement exercises the 
lower back and thighs and 
part of upper back^. 




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No. 12. This machine, especially de- 
signed for home exercise, will be found 
high grade in every particular. Cast 
iron parts are all nicely japanned. The 
wheels are iron, turned true on centers, 
and have hardened, steel cone point 
bearings. The guide rods are spring 
steel, copper-plated. The weight car- 
riage has removable felt bushings, 
noiseless and durable. Each handle 
is equipped with 10 pounds of 
weights. 

Spalding^ 
Ckest Weight No. 2 

No. 2. A good machine for home use. 
Well made and easy running. Rods 
are%-inch coppered spring steel. Bear- 
ings are hardened steel cone points 
running in soft, gray iron, noiseless 
and durable. Weight carriage packed 
with felt, good for long wear, but easily 
removed and replaced when necessary 
without the use of glue or wedges of 
any kind. Weight carriage strikes on 
rubber bumpers. Weights are 5-pound 
iron dumb bells, one to each carriage, 
and may be removed and used as 
dumb bells. Wall and floorboards are 

hard wood, nicely finished and stained. All castings heavily japanned. 
Every part of machine guaranteed free of defect. 





Illustrations show movements with above type 
of machine, with notes as to corrective effects. 
Complete course of exercises given in Spalding's 
Athletic Library, No. 161, "Ten Minutes Exercise 
for Busy Men," by Luther Halsey Gulick, M.D. 
Price 10 cents. 

Exercise No. 3 (see cut). Strengthens back, 
upper arm and upper back. Especially good 
in correcting round shoulders and flat chest. 

Exercise No. 4 (see cut). Strengthens all waist 
muscles, aids digestion, corrects constipation, 
develops hips. 

Exercise No. 5 (see cut). Corrects round should- 
ers and flat chest, develops whole back arm. 

Exercise No. 6 (see cut). Aids digestion, cor- 
rects constipation, reduces size of abdomen. 




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Suitable Alike for the 
Athlete or the Ordinary 
Man or Woman 



Mo. 600. The ideal boat for 
home use and training pur- Lw^^nyc 
poses. Brings the exercise rQP^!Mj)' 
usually obtained on river or 
e home or bedroom. Fitted 
seat and adjustable shoes to fit either a 
tall or a short person. Thumb-nut 
arrangement controlling belt allows 
more or less friction to be thrown 
into the running parts, imitating the 
resistance which exists when forcing 
a row boat through the water. The 
resistance may be reduced for the 
weaker sex or increased to suit the 
strongest athlete. Oars are pivoted in such a way that operator can handle and turn them same as he 
would during the return and feathering motion with a boat oar. Floor space required, 6x5 ft. 



TIE 

No. 119. The means used to pro- 
duce the resistance is a simple 
friction clutch, which takes 
instant hold at the commence- 
ment of the stroke and retains 
the pressure till its completion, 
when it instantly releases it, pre- 
cisely as in a boat. Quickly taken apart 
without loosening any bolts or screws. Each 
machine is adjustable to any amount of friction 
or resistance. Do not use oil on friction cylinder. 
If its action is not perfectly smooth a little clear soap rubbed' 
on its surface will properly correct its action. Floor space 
required, A\ feet by 4% feet. 




'SPAILDEHG lOWlMG ATTAC1MEHTS, in connection with Chest 
Weight Machines, will be found particularly suitable for home use; can be detached froirrthe weight 
machine quickly and put away in a very small space until the next opportunity for use presents 
itself. To be used in connection only with chest weights which have center arm adjustment, or 
with handles arranged so that they can be pulled from at bracket close to the floor. 
No. 1. This attachment, as will be noted, has out-riggers and arms similar to the rowing machine, and 
offers a great variety of work when used in 
connection with chest weight. Floor space 
required, 4% ft by 4% ft 
No. 2. Designed to fill the demand for a low 
priced article of this kind, built along sub- 
stantial lines. Gives entire satisfaction. Floor ■ 
cpacej^equifed, 4% ft. by 1 2 ft. 

No. 2 f \ ^ v* 

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Spalding' Adjustable 




No. A. The bar itself is made of selected hickory, having steel tubular ends 
into which iron sockets screw, holding rubber cushions. The socket on one 
end contains a left hand thread, on the other end a right hand thread. By- 
fitting the bar in the doorway and turning it with the hands the ends are made 
to expand, and the friction applied by the rubber against the sides of the door- 
way is sufficient to sustain the weight of a heavy man. This bar may be used 
for chinning exercises, being adjustable to any height, also for abdominal work, 
as shown by cuts in margin of this page. Size of doorway in which bar will 
be used must be stated when ordering, as the adjustment is not great enough 
to meet all requirements in one size bar 

This No. A Bar is supplied regularly to fit any doorway under 33 inches in width. 

Bars to fit wider doorways. . . . . . Extra, 50c. 

Should not be used in doorways wider than 42 inches. If length larger than 42 inches is 
required, it would be advisable to use a regular horizontal bar. Various styles listed below. 

SS@rIs®inital Bar 

No. 101. The keys fastened to each 
end of bar fit in the side sockets, which 
are secured to door jamb and hold 
the bar firmly in place. The parts are 
of malleable iron, very light, yet strong 
enough to sustain the heaviest man. 
The bar may be quickly removed 
when not in use, leaving no projecting 
part. Complete with parts. 

This No. 101 Bar is supplied regularly to 
fit any doorway under 37 inches. Bars to fit 
wider doorways, Extra, 50c. Should not be 
used in doorways wider than 42 in. If length 
larger than 42 in. is required, it would be 
advisable to use a regular horizontal bar. 
Various styles listed below. 

Extra sockets for doorway. Pair, 50c. 

With two pairs of sockets bar may be used 
for either chinning or abdominal exercises, 

Spaldiiagf Iff ©spi^iatal Bars 

Our steel core hickory bars are superior to anything of the kind in the market, 
and are almost exclusively used by professionals. The core is made of the 
finest tool steel. Every bar warranted. 

Steel Cos 3 ® Bars Solid HicSsory Bars 

^ - Made of selected second growth hickory. 

' Jl ~- No. 116. 4 feet. 

No. 117. 4% feet. 

No. 118. 5 feet. 

No. 119. 5% feet. 

No. 120. 6 feet. 

No. 12L Gfcfeet 



Spalding Catalogue of 
Equipment for Gymna- 
siums sent on applica- 
tion, to interested parties 



No. 112. 
No. 113. 
No. 114. 
No. 115* 



5% feet. 
6 feet. 
6% feet 
1 feet. 



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I 



SPALDING EXERCISING EQUIPMENT 




For Recreation Rooms, Private Use and 
Small Athletic Clubs 

ASE BALL TEAMS organized for the season 
only, disband usually until the following year 
unless something is done to keep the players 
together during the winter months. A moderate 
priced outfit of Spalding Exercising Apparatus 
installed in the club room provides the 
means for healthful recreation that in- 
sures a winning team on the base ball 
diamond next season. 

Employers of office workers, banks Outfit No. G is arranged particularly for' 
and other mercantile establishments, use in recreation room of a private house, 
find a Recreation Room fitted out with It provides a great variety of simple ex- 

moderate 

profitable investment. The room need cost. The equipment is suitable for use 
be very large, the size, of course, by those of varying ages of both sexes. 



No. H Recreation Room Outfit 

Outfit No. H, referred to below, is sug- 
gested exclusively for recreation rooms, 
being suitable for use by those of vary- 
ing ages, with sufficient equipment 

shown to supply as many as are likely to Spalding Exercising Equipment a most ercising apparatus at a very' moderate 
be using the room at the same time under 
ordinary circumstances, while additional 




equipment may be added as required to depending upon the number who are 

likely to use the room at the same time. 

For the purpose of establishing a 
standard we would recommend a room 
25 feet x 40 feet, with a minimum ceil- 
ing height of 16 feet, Recreative rooms 
can be maintained in smaller space, and 
excellent results can be obtained in 
rooms of 14 feet in height, Good air, 
with room for "group" games and med- 
icine ball, boxing, etc., are desirable, how. 
ever, and should be secured if possible. 



take care of a larger number without dis 
arranging the balance of the outfit. 

Consisting of: 
I No. 12 Chest Weight Machine. 
I No. 3 Head and Neck Attachm't. 
1 pr. No. 3 Swing.Rings, leather cov 
1 No. 1 19 Laflin Rowing Machine. 
1 No. 1 Moline Platform. 
1 No !8 Striking Bag. 
1 No. 74Wall Horizont.andVault. Bar. 

1 No. 03 Mattress. 

2 pairs No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells. 
1 pair No. 5 Sandow Dumb Bells, 
1 set No 15 Boxing Gloves. 

1 set No 118 Boxing Glovesj 
I No. 12 Medicine Ball. 
I No II Medicine Ball. 



Price is F.O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding & Bros. 
Store. List on inside front cover of catalogue. 
^Shipping weight of complete outfit, 570 lbs. 




Consisting of: 
I No. 5 Chest Weight Machine. 
1 No. 3 Head and Neck Attachm't. 
1 No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachment, 
1 No. 20H Bar Stall. 
1 No. 203 Bar Stall Bench. 
1 No. A Doorway Horizontal Bar. 
1 No. 1 Home Gymnasium. 
1 No., 600 Kerns' Row. Machine, 
1 No PR Striking Bag Disk 
1 No. 10 Striking Bag. 
1 No. 1 Abdominal Masseur, 
pair No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells, 
pair No. 2 Sandow Dumb Bells. 
No. 02 Mattress. 
1 No. 12 Medicine Ball. 



Price is F.O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding & Bros. 
Store. List on inside front cover of catalogue. 
Shipping weight of complete outfit, 450 lb** 



No. K Athletic Club Outfit 

Consisting of: 
2 No 5 Chest Weight Machines. 
1 No. 3 Head and Neck Attachment. 

1 No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachment. 

2 No. 20H Bar Stalls. 

1 No. 600 Kerns' Rowing Machine. 

1 pair No 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered. 

5 only No. 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered. 

(For traveling rings, 40 ft. length of room required; 1 5 to 1 6 ft. height) 

1 No. I Moline Striking Bag Platform, 

I No G Striking Bag. 

I No. 74 Wall Horizontal and Vaulting Bar. 

1 No. 101 Parallel Bar. 

2 No. 03 Mattresses. 

2 pairs No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells, 

I pair No. 5 Sandow Dumb Bells. 

i pair No. -2 Sandow Dumb Bells. 

1 set No. 218 Boxing Gloves. 

1 set No. I 18 Boxing Gloves. 

1 No. 12 Medicine Ball. 

1 No. 1 1 Medicine Ball. 

1 pair 10-lb. Iron Dumb Bells. 

I only 25-lb. Iron Dumb Bell. 

1 only 50-lb. Iron Dumb Bell. 

Price F O B. nearest A. G. Spalding & Bros. Store. List on inside front 
^cover of thi» catalogue. Shipping weight of complete outfit, 12501b*. 



No. J Athletic Club Outfit 

Consisting of: 
1 No. 5 Chest Weight Machine, 
1 No.- 3 Head and Neck Attachment. 
I No. 2 Foot and Leg Attachment. 
1 No, 20H Bar Stall. 
1 No. 600 Kern? Rowing Machine, 
I pair No. 3 Swinging Rings, leather covered. 

1 No. 74 Wall Horizontal and Vaulting Bar 

2 No. 03 Mattresses. 

1 No. 1 Moline Striking Bag Platform, 

1 No. G Striking "Bag. ' 

1 set No. 15 Boxing Gloves, 

1 set No. 1 18 Boxing Gloves. 

2 pairs, No. 6 Sandow Dumb Bells. 
J pair No. 5 Sandow Dumb Bells, 

1 pair No. 2 Sandow Dumb Bells. 
1 No. 12 Medicine Ball. 
1 No. 1 1 Medicine Ball. 

Price F.O.B. nearest A. G. Spalding & Bros. Store. List on inside front 
cover of this catalogue. Shipping weight of complete outfit, 725 lbs. 
NOTE— Where space and funds permit we recommend as a desirable 
addition to either of the above Outfits, one of our special Wrestling 
Mats, listed on page 41 of this catalogue : 

No. WX. Size 12x12 feet. 
No. WXX. Size 15 x 15 feet. 
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Spalding Automatic Abdominal Masseur 

A Safe and Sure Cure for Constipation and Other Kindred Ailments 

Useful for treatment of constipation, based upon the principle of muscular 
contraction (the force which nature uses). It effectually applies force in the same 
direction that nature does, and will gradually discard the use of cathartics. A few 
moments' use each night.before retiring.and in the morning.upon arising.is all that 
is necessary. Its action upon the liver and stomach is equally as prompt and effect- 
ive, and derangements of these organs are speedily remedi ed. Complete, $ 1 0.00 

N. E. cor. 15th and Locust Su., Philadelphia, Pa. 
A. G. SPALDING & BROS. M *y 24 - 1906 - 

Gentlemen: I have used the Spalding Automatic Abdominal Masseur 
in my practice for over fifteen years. I have found it of great benefit in 
chronic constipation and indigestion. Your improvement increases its value 
Very truly yours, WALTER A. FORD, M.D. 

Spalding Home Gymnasium Board 

A Complete Gymnasium for the Home on One Board Floor space required, 
3 ft. by 2 ft. Height, 8 ft. Floor board and staple plate only are attached 
permanently. Upper board is held in position by pressure of guy rod and will 
not mar the wall in the slightest degree. 

Convenient, does not take up much room, is always ready, and is really the 
most compact, simplest and best arrangement for providing complete set 
of home exercising apparatus that has ever been devised. Consists of 
Board, with attachments for fastening to floor of room, 

so that walls need not be marred 

Spalding Abdominal Masseur 

No. PR. Spalding Adjustable Disk. Complete 

with Striking Bag. . 

No. 2. Spalding Chest Weight Machine, including 
pair of 5-lb. Dumb Bells 

Complete, all attached, 
Board itself will be furnished separately if desired. 

As the complete outfit is made up and carried in stock by us, t / , 

equipped as noted above, we cannot supply board with different articles -already attached. 

Spalding Correctional Chest Exerciser 

No. W. To use this simple piece of apparatus simply stand squarely in front of 
it, grasping both handles firmly, then push forward, at the same time extending the 
hands so as to put the strain on the chest and shoulder muscles. Designed particu- 
larly to correct round shoulders and will benefit greatly young people especially, 
who are inclined-to stoop, aiding also in the development of an erect and graceful i b — ■ — ■ ■■ • ■ i ]" 
t a ^_ _i ] _.„-a, < *. n j 4.1 : *. _i tr„ ci en « — [ f 







figure. Attached with two screws to wall, door or other convenient place. Ea., $ l .50 

Spalding Bar Stall Bench Spalding Leather Covered Shot 

No. A. For abdominal massage. 
An iron ball, wound with electric 
tape and then covered with very 
soft, smooth grade of horsehide. 
6 or 8 lbs. weight. . Each, 

Spalding Bar Stalls 

No. 20H. Adapted for use in the home; compact, 
of simple construction, used for the greatest variety 
of movements affecting every part of the body, 
and especially abdomen and chest movements. 
Erected against wall, behind door, or any flat 
surface. 8 feet high. 36 inches wide and extends 
6 inches into room. Floor space required, 
l ft. by_2*a ft. Height, 8 ft Per section^ .. . 



No. 205. Hard pine,' strong 
and substantial. Top padded 
with hair felt, canvas covered. 
Preferable, for sanitary reasons 
that canvas be painted(a spe- 
cial elastic paint isused), unless 
specified, stock benches will be 
so fuj3u.si1.ed, a Each,. 



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No. 3. Spalding "Special" Elastic Exerciser, with 
chart of exercises and Spalding Athletic Library, 
No. 29, "Pulley Weight Exercises." Complete in 
box, with charts, door hinge attachment and pack- 
age of hooks. Choice of heavy or medium cable. 
Improved in quality and finish. . Each, $5.00 

No. 1. Spalding "Standard" Elastic Exerciser, 
with a chart of exercises and Spalding Athletic 
Library, No. 29, "Pulley Weight Exercises." Com- 
plete in box, with door hinge attachment and a 
package of hooks. Choice of either heavy orf 
medium cable. ....... Each, $3-0C 

No. 0. Spalding "Lively" Elastic Exerciser, with 
chart of exercises and Spalding Athletic Library, 
No. 29, "Pulley Weight Exercises." Complete in 
box, with door hinge attachment and package of 
hooks. Choice of heavy or medium cable. 

Each, $2.00 

EXTRA CABLES 

Complete with Swivel Ends, for Spalding Elastic Exercisers 

I Cables are packed each in individual tubes, convenient for 
handling or mailing. This also keeps the rubber from the 
■ light and air. if not specified, medium tension will be sent. 

Style C. Cable only, for No. 3, Elastic Exerciser. Heavy or medium tension. 
Style B. Cable only, for No. 1, Elastic Exerciser. Heavy or medium tension. 
Style A. Cable only, for No. 0, Exerciser. Either heavy or medium tension. 






No. HP. Formed of five 
cords of heavy elastic, dur- 
able in quality. Has two 
handles, one at each end, 
and strength may be varied 
by using with different num- 
bers of cords. A Very ben- 
eficial article of exercise. 

£ack$L50 



Spalding Elastic 
Home Exerciser 

No Pulleys 

It is readily attached to 
door frame, window 
casing or any conve- 
nient place in room, is 
absolutely noiseless, 
takes very little space, 
and can be quickly re- 
movedwhennotinuse. 
No. 1H. Heavy Tension Elastic. 

Each, $1.00 
No.2M. Medium Tension Elas- 
tic Each, 85c. 

No. 3L. Light Tension Elastic. 

EachiuT " 




Strengthens and 
developsfingers, 
hands, wrists, 
arm and forearm. 
Cures cramps 
and stiffness of 
joints. 

No. 1. Elastic 
cord, wood han- 
dle. Each, 25c. 
No. 2. Elastic ^ 
cord, cork han- % 
die. Each, 50c, 11 
No. 3. Metal 
sjprings, wood 
" vEa~25c* 




Jflcihandle. 




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SPALDING 
LID STRIKING 

A striking bag disk must be substantial 
if it is to be of use, and in the two 
styles, both adjustable and braced, 
which we list, this feature has not 
been neglected, while we have striven 
to put out a disk which is 
suitable for home use and 
moderate in price. 



)AG DISKS 




Pat. June 30, 1903 

Adjustable Style 



No. CR. Patent adjusta- 
ble style. Complete, 
without Bag. 




No. FR. Wall 
braced style. 
Complete, with- 
out Bag.- 



SPALDING 
DISK PLATFORM 

Can be put up in a very small space and taken down 
quickly when not in use by simply detaching the pipe fixture 
from the wall plate. The metal disk against which the 
bag strikes constitutes one of the best features ever incor- 
porated in an arrangement of this character, rendering it 
almost noiseless and very quick in action. This disk also 
combines an adjustable feature that is simple to operate and 
makes it possible for various members of the family to use 
the same disk. 

No. PR. Spalding Adjustable Disk Platform. Complete 
.with bag. 



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Our single end bags are made with rope attachment carefully centered, making them the most certain in action of any. 
Laces on side at top, so that the bladder may be inflated without interfering with rope. Each bag is most carefully 
inspected and then packed complete in box with bladder, lace and rope. 





The bladders used in all our striking bags are made of pure 
Para rubber (not compounded) and are fully guaranteed. 

This is a heavy, durable Gym- 
nasium Bag, suitable for all around 
exercise work and the strongest bag 
made. The cover is of heavy English 
grain leather, same as used in our 
best grade foot balls and basket balls 
and made in the same way. It will 
outlast two or three bags of any other 
make. With loop top. Each. $8.00 
No. 19. Made of highest quality Patna 
kid, the lightest and strongest of 
leather. Sewed with linen thread, 
double stitched and red welted seams. 
Especially suited for exhibition work, 
and a very fast bag. Each, $8.00 
No. 19S. Same material as No. 19, but 
furnished with special light bladder 
and weighs only 7>£ ounces complete. 
The fastest bag made, but very strong 
and durable. . Each, $8.00 

No. 20. Made of finest selected calf- 
skin, double stitched, red welted 
seams and reinforced throughout. 
Very fast and a durable bag for all 
around use. . . . Each, $7.00 
No. 18. The "Fitzsimmons Special." 
Made of finest selected olive Napa 
tanned leather, extra well made ; 
double stitched, red welted seams 
and reinforced throughout. For train- 
ing purposes particularly this bag will 
be found extremely satisfactory in 
every respect. . . . Each, $6.00 
No. 18S. Same as No. 18, but smaller 
in size and lighter. Intended for very 
speedy work. . . . Each. $6.00 
No. 12. Olive tanned leather, specially 
selected : double stitched, red welted 
seams and reinforced throughout. 
Excellent for quick work. Each $5.00 
No. 10. Specially tanned brown glove 
leather; double stitched, red welted 
seams and reinforced throughc 



No. 12 




Very well made. 
No. 17. Fine craven tanned leather, well finished; double 
stitched, red v.-elted seams, reinforced throughout. $3.50 
No. 16. Extra fine grain leather, full size and lined 
throughout; welted seams Each, $3.00 





Each, $4.00 

No. 15. Made of olive tanned leather, full size and lined 
throughout; red welted seams Each, $2.00 

No. 14. Good quality colored sheepskin ; lined through- 
out. . Each. $1.50 



S FAIL 




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No. 4 

No. 12. Ball and Socket action. 



No. 4. A special swivel, made according to suggestions of experienced 
bag punchers, with features that overcome disadvantages of ordinary 
style. Rope can be changed instantly without interfering with any 

other part of swivel, ... Each. $1.50 

No. 9. With removable socket for quickly suspending or removing 

bag without readjusting Each, 50c. 

No. 6. Japanned iron stem for use with platform or disk. " 35c. 

Fastens permanently to disk; nickel-plated 




No. 9 

. Each, 25c 



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SSTHESRftLPING 




TRADEMARK GUARANTEES 



QUALITY 



SPAILD1NG DOUBLE END BAGS 

AH double end striking bags are supplied complete with guaranteed pure gum bladder, rubber cord for' 
floor, lace for bag and rope for ceiling attachment. 

No. 7. Made of finest selected olive Napa 
tanned leather, workmanship of same 
quality as in our "Fitzsimmons" Special 
; No. 18. Double stitched, red welted 
seams. An extremely durable and 
lively bag. . . Each, $6.00 
No. 6. Fine olive tanned leather 
cover, double stitched, red welted 
I seams. Extra well made through - 

I out Each, $5.50 

' No. 5. Regulation size, specially 
tanned brown glove leather cover, 
ed welted seams, double stitched 
and substantially made through- 
out. . Each, $5.00 
No. 4V». Regulation size, fine craven 
tanned leather and red welted seams. 
Well finished throughout. Each, $4.00 
No. 4. Regulation size, fine grain leather 
cover, well made throughout, double stitched Ea.,$3.50 
No.3 Regulation size, substantial brown leather cover, 
reinforced and double stitched seams. . Each, $3.00 
N'o.2'2* Regulation size, good quality dark olive tanned 
leather, lined throughout, red welted seams. Ea.,$2.00 
No. 2. Medium size, good colored sheepskin, lined 
throughout. . ....... Each, $1.50 






No.B. ForNos.2,2%,3, I4and 
No.5. For Nos. 4, Ah, 5, 6", 
and 17 ... 
No.7 For Nos. 7, 18, I8S, 19, 

,G. For No. G Bag. 



sed in all our Striking Bags axe made of pure Para rubber (not compounded 1 and 
aranteed. Note special explanation of guarantee on tag attached to each bladder 

5 Ea.,75c. No. OS. With top stem, heavy bladder, 

10, 12, 16 special quality. ..... Each, $1.25 

Each, 90c. No.D. Elastic floor attachment for all double 

19S and 20. end bags, best quality cord. . Each, 30c. 

Each, $1.00 No.E. Elastic cord for double end bags. 

2.00 Each, 20c. 



No. 2. Club size, cylinder 1 0% inches. 
No. 3. Pocket size, cylinder 5% inches. 



Each, 50c. 
" 25c. 





Will protect the hands and recommended 
for use with all Striking Bags 



to. 1 



mSdlfeg S&iffllhlniniji Bag Mitts 

No. 1. Made of olive Napa leather and extra well padded; ventilated palm 

and special elastic wrist in glove. Pair, $2.00 

No. 2. Made of soft tanned leather, properly shaped and padded, substan- 
tially put together. . . Pair, $1.50 
No. 3. Made"of'soft tanned leather, padded and well made; 
also made fh ladies' size. Pair, 75c. 
No 4. Knuckle Mitt, well padded. .... " 50c 
No. 5. Knuckle Mitt, well padded. .... " 25c 




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SPAUDING HOME GYMNASIUM 

Combining Swinging Rings, Trapeze Stirrups and Swing 







Stasia© 

Start with the boy by 
making him take some 
kind of exercise, and if 
he is not inclined to do 
so without urging, pro- 
vide him with suitable 
apparatus that is at the 
same time interesting. 
It won't be long before 
you will see the effects 
in his improved phy- 
sique and no urging 
will be necessary to in- 
duce him to show off 
his prowess on swinging 
rings or trapeze. The 
boy that is started this 
way grows up with the 
inclination for athletic 
exercise that will keep 
him in good health during 
the balance of his life. 



Can be put up 
Anywhere 

The apparatus is supported by two 
strong screw-hooks in the ceiling, 
about eighteen inches apart. It can 
also be used out of doors. The straps 
are of extra strong webbing and 
adjustable to any desired height; 
rings heavily japanned. The apparatus can be put up in any room, and removed 
in a moment, leaving only two hooks in the ceiling visible. The various combina- 
tions can be quickly and easily made. We furnish in addition, a board adjustable 
to the stirrups, which forms 
an excellent swing. 
No. 1. Complete, ready to 
put up. 





No. 201. Adjustable 
Trapeze 



MG1MG 
R1HGS 

Furnished complete; everything- 
necessary for suspending. Thei 
supports are made of extra strong: 
webbing. Perfectly safe under; 
all conditions, and with the ad- 
justable buckle, may be adapted 
to any ceiling from 1 6 feet down. 

No. 201. Trapeze. 

No. 301. Complete, with 6-inch 

Japanned Swinging Rings. 



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subst/tute THE SPALDING I 



(TRADEMARK 



GUARANTEES 
QUALITY 



Ladies 9 Gymnasiwm Suaits 



AS SUPPLIED TO THE LEADING GIRLS' SEMINARIES, COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS 





No. LS One-piece Suit. Regular sailor col- 
lar, silk scarf, short sleeves. Pocket on blouse. 
Navy Blue or Black Worsted Serge. Two 
rows of cord trimming. . Per suit, $5.50 

Six or more, Suit, $5.00 
No. LSS Suit. Same as No. LS Suit, except 
square sailor collar. . . Per suit, $5.50 

Six or more, Suit, $5.00 
No. LSD Suit. Same as No. LS Suit, except 
Dutch neck, with three rows of cord trim- 
I ming. ....... Per suit, $5.50 

Six or more. Suit, $5.00 



No. 4RI One-piece Suit. Round neck. 
Blouse fastening on shoulder and side. Short 
sleeves. No pocket. Bloomers fasten in 
front. Navy Blue or Black Worsted Serge. 
Six or more, Suit, $5.00 Per suit, $5.50 
No. L102S Suit. Regular sailor collar, with 
White silk scarf. Full length or short sleeves. 
Pocket in blouse. Black or Navy Blue Sateen. 
Six or more, Suit, $4.00 Per suit, $4.50 
No. L102SS Suit. Same as No. L102S Suit, 
except square sailor collar. Per suit, $4.50 
Six or more. Suit, $4.00 
No. L102D Suit. Same as No. L102S Suit, 
■ except Dutch neck. . . Per suit, $4.50 
• Six or more. Suit, $4.00 



Spaldamigf Special Sesrmaimair 3 ^ Suaat 

No. LG3. Three-piece Suit. For outdoor wear as well as indoor or gymnasium use. Made 
with sailor collar or square cut neck blouse, neat circular skirt, full pattern, and close fitting 
bloomers. Special quality cloth in Navy Blue or Black, and any color trimming. Suit, $6.00 
Mention Style Collar Wanted When Ordering StX Or more. Suit, $5.50 

We also recommend, with the endorsement of some of the most prominent girls* schools, 
an outfit consisting of 

BLOUSE - Emblem on sleeve Each, $3.50 

BLOOMERS Per pair, 4.50 

SKIRT — Good quality serge ; plain circular Each, 6.00 

SKIRT — Pleated Each, 5.00 

NECKTIE Each, 1.75 

SHOES — In a variety of styles and prices, from (per pair ) 90c. to 3.50 

Any one-piece style euit will be furnished instead in two-piece, without extra charge, if so ordered, 
rull length sleeves furnished on any suit, without extra charge, if so ordered. On any of the 
ftbove_suit* L except No. 4RI. both, blouse, and bloomers fasten jn front, 





>. LG3 

cial Three-pie 



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THE SPALDING 



EB1C1NE B 




An excellent form of exercise, especially for business^ 
men and others engaged in sedentary occupations^ 




Weigh from two and a half to eleven pounds. The covering is of 
selected tan leather, sewn in the same manner as our foot balls. 
Quality throughout has been much improved and the balls as now 
made are extremely durable. The exercise consists of throwing ball 
to one another, and the catching of it develops the chest, exercises 
the back, arms, legs; in fact, improves the whole system. 

No. 10. 2y 2 -\b. Ball. Each, $4.50 I No. 12. 6-lb. Ball. Each, $6.00 
No. 11. 4-lb. Ball. " 5.00 I No. 13. 9-lb. Ball. " 7.50 
No. 14. 1Mb. Ball. Each, $10.00 



PALDING HAND BALLS 

Hand ball, played indoors, will keep base ball players 
and other athletes in good condition during hard 
weather when outdoor athletics are out of the question. 

The leather covered hand balls we make are wound by 
hand, and are the same as those used by the best ball 
players in this country. 

Leather Covered Balls Each 

No. 1. Match, regulation size and weight, leather cover. $1.25 

No. 2. Expert, leather cover . .50 

No. 4. Amateur, leather cover. 25 

Rubber Hand Balls 

No. 6. Black Rubber, best quality Each, 35c. 

No. 5. White Rubber, almost solid " 30c. 

The Irish Regulation Balls have been improved in quality 

and will. give excellent satisfaction. 
Red Ace, Irish Regulation red rubber ball. Each, 35c. 
Black Ace, Irish Regulation black rubber ball. " 35c 

Hand Ball Gloves and Mitts 

No. A. Gloves. Best quality leather, stitched front, special 

wrist pad Per pair, $4.00 

Gloves. With solid leather molded palm and leather wrist strap. 
Gloves. Full fingered. ; . » 




Fingerless Gloves. 



. Per pair, $3.00 
2.00 
.75 



We issue a special Catalogue devoted to our line of Equipment for Outdoor Playgrounds . Copy of' 
I No. this Catalogue will be sent on request to interested parties. Correspondence is solicited with School 
Committees % Boards of Education and those whg control Public playgrounds. 



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THE SPALDING I 



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Spalding's New Athletic Goods Catalogue 



The following selection of items from Spalding's latest Catalogue will give 
an idea of the great variety of ATHLETIC GOODS manufactured by 
A. G. SPALDING & BROS. SEND FOR A FREE COPY, 

See list of Spalding Stores on inside front cover of this book. 



PAGE 

Ankle Brace. Skate . . 62 
Ankle Supporter . . II 
Athletic Library . I 10. I 1 I 
Attachments.^ % ^ 



B Ca S ddy . 



Basket . 
F.eld Hockey 
Foot. College 
Foot. Rugby . 



Volley 
Ball Clean 
Bandages. 
Bar Bells 
Bar Stalls 



Clock Golf 
Collarette. Knitt 
Corks. Running 
Cross Bars. Vaulting 



Marking. Golf 
Rubber. Golf Shoe 

D.ikj. Striking Bag . 

Dumb Bell* . . . 





PAGE 




PAGE 


Emblems . . 


43. 44 


Jackets- 




Embroidery . 


. . 43 


Fencing . . 


. 108 


Exercisers- 




Foot Ball 


- . 8 


Elastic . 


. . 106 


Javelins . . 


. . 74 


Home . 


. 106 


Jerseys . . 


21-23 


Equestrian Polo 


. . 69 





PAGE 

Platforms. "Staking Bag 92.93 



Felt Letters . . . 
Fencing Sticks 
Finger Protection, Hockey 
Flags— 
Colle 



Marking. Golf 
Fo.ls. Fencing . 
Foot Balls- 
College" " ; 
Rugby . 
Foot Bail Clothing 
Foot Ball Goal Nets 
hoot bell Timer 



Lace. Foot Ball 
Lacrosse Goods 

Fencing Goods . 107.1 

Field Hockey Goods . 

Gymnasium Shoes 33. 
. Gymn«ium Suits . 29- 

Skates. Ice . .51- 

Skates. Roller 

Skating Shoes .- 60. 

Lane'sVr S°prints ) ' 
Leg Guards- 
Foot Ball . . 10. 



Abdomen . 
Eyeglass . . . 
Finger. F.eld Hockej 
Indoor Base Ball . 



Pucks. Hockej 
Push Bai: 
Pushers, 



83 Liniment. "Mike Murphy" ' 13 Rings - 



es F w£s*Ie 



Coal Cage. Roller 
Golf Clubs 
Coif Sundries . 



Hammers. Athletic 
Hangers for Dumb 
Hangers for Indian Club: 



19.48 Hats-Un, 



Head Ha 
Health Pull 
Hob Na.ls . . 

Hockey Pucks . 
Hockey Sticks, Ice . 
Hockey Sticks. F.eld 
Holder. Basket Ball, Ca 
Hole Cutter. Golf . 
Hole R.m. Golf 
Horse. Vaulting . 
Hurdles. Safety 
Hurley Sticks . 



Masseur. Abdominal 
Mattresses. Gvmnas.un 
Ma't-esses. Wrestling 
Megaphones . 
Mitts- 
Handball 

Striking Bag . . 
Moccasins . . 
Monograms 



Golf Dr.vmg . 
Volley Ball . 
Numbers, Competitc-s 



83, 85 
. 92 
94.95 



Hockey 
Runn.n 
Pennants 



91 Teem* Golf , 



Sacks, for Sack Racing 
Sandals. Snow Shoe 
Sandow sDumb Bells 
Scabbards-. Skate . 
Score Books- 
Basket Ball . 
Shin Guards- 
Association . 
College 



Clog . . . 
Fencing 

Foot Ball. Associat 
Foot Ball. College . 
Foot Ball. Ru^by . 
Foot Ball. Soccer . 
Shoes- 
Golf 

Gymnasiu 
Jumping 
Running 



Walking 
Shot- 
Athletic . 

MajM&e, 



"Skates- 
Ice . . . 
Roller . . 

Skate Bag . . 

Skate Keys 

Skate Rollers . 

Skate Straps 

Skate Sundnes . 

Skis . 

Snow Shoes . 
Spnnt Lanes . 
Squash Goods . 
Standards— 

Vaultmg 

Volley Ball . 
Scraps— 
' For Three-Legged Ra 

Sticks^Roller Polo 
Stockings . . 

Foot Ball 
Stop Boards 
Striking Bags . 



Suits— 



Index 



Water Polo 
Supporters 
Ankle . 



Tackling Machine . 
Take-Off Board 
Tape. Measuring, Steel 
Tees. Golf . 
Posts. Tennis. Indoor 
Tights— 
Full 



Toboggans 
Toboggan Cush 
Toe Boards 
Toques . . 

Trapeze, Adjustable 
Trapeze^Smgle 

Y U M r C~A. 
Foot Ball 
Trunks- 



33. 34 
76-78 
76-78 

60. 61 



Wands. Calisthenic . . 95 
Watches. S«op ... 75 
Weights. 56-lb. . . 73 
Whistles . . 37.75 

Wreading Equipment . 41 
Wnst Machine* . IQfc 



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Standard Policy 



A Standard Quality must be inseparably linked to a Standard Policy. 

Without a definite and Standard Mercantile Policy, it is impossible for a 
Manufacturer to long maintain a Standard Quality. 

To market his goods through a jobber, a manufacturer must provide a 
profit for the jobber as well as for the retail dealer. To meet these conditions 
of Dual Profits, the manufacturer is obliged to set a proportionately high list 
price on his goods to the consumer. 

To enable the glib salesman, when booking his orders, to figure out 
attractive profits to both the jobber and retailer, these high list prices are 
absolutely essential ; but their real purpose^ will have been served when the 
manufacturer has secured his order from the jobber, and the jobber has secured 
his order from the retailer. 

However, these deceptive high list prices are not air to the consumer, who 
does not, and, in reality, is not ever expected to pay these fancy list prices. 

Wnen the season opens for the sale of such goods, with their misleading 
but alluring high list prices, the retailer begins to realize his responsibilities, and 
grapples with the situation as best he can, by offering "special discounts," 
which vary with local trade conditions. 

Under this system of merchandising, the profits to both the manufacturer 
and the jobber are assured ; but as there is no stability maintained in the prices 
to the consumer, the keen competition amongst the local dealers invariably 
leads to a demoralized cutting of prices by which the profits of the retailer are 
practically eliminated. 

This demoralization always reacts on the manufacturer. The jobber insists 
on lower, and still lower, prices. The manufacturer, in his turn, meets this 
demand for the lowering of prices by the only way open to him, viz. : the cheap- 
ening and degrading of the quality of his product. 

The foregoing conditions became so intolerable that, 13 years ago, in 1899, 
A. G. Spalding & Bros, determined to rectify this demoralization in the Athletic 
Goods Trade, and inaugurated what has since become known as "The Spalding 
Policy." 

The "Spalding Policy** eliminates the jobber entirely, so far as Spalding 
Goods are concerned, and the retail dealer secures the supply of Spalding 
Athletic Goods direct from the manufacturer by which the retail dealer is 
assured a fair, legitimate and certain profit on all Spalding Athletic Goods, and 
the consumer is assured a Standard Quality and is protected from imposition. 

The "Spalding Policy" is decidedly for the interest and protection of the 
users of Athletic Goods, and acts in two ways : 

First. — The user is assured of genuine Official Standard Athletic Goods 
and the same prices to everybody. 

Second. — As manufacturers, we can proceed with confidence in 
purchasing at the proper time, the very best raw materials required 
in the manufacture of our various goods, well ahead of their 
respective seasons, and this enables us to provide the necesssary 
quantity and absolutely maintain the Spalding Standard of Quality. 

All retail dealers handling Spalding Athletic Goods are requested to supply 
consumers at our regular printed catalogue prices — neither more nor less — the same 
prices that similar goods are sold for in our New York, Chicago and other stores. 

All Spalding dealers, as well as users of Spalding Athletic Goods, are treated 
exactly alike, and no special rebates or discriminations are allowed to anyone. 

This briefly, is the " Spalding Policy," which has already been in successful 
operation for the past 13 years, and will be indefinitely continued. 

In other words, " The Spalding Policy " is a " square deal " for everybody. 

A. G. SPALDING & BROS. 



By 




Standard Quality 



An article that is universally given the appellation " Standard " is thereby 
conceded to be the criterion, to which are compared all other things of a similar 
nature. For instance, the Gold Dollar of die United States is the Standard unit 
of currency, because it must legally contain a specific proportion of pure gold, 
and the fact of its being Genuine is guaranteed by the Government Stamp 
thereon. As a protection to the users of this currency against counterfeiting and 
other tricks, considerable money is expended in maintaining a Secret Service 
Bureau of Experts. Under the law, citizen manufacturers must depend to a 
great extent upon Trade-Marks and similar devices to protect themselves against 
counterfeit products — without the aid of "Government Detectives" or "Public 
Opinion" to assist them. 

Consequently the "Consumer's Protection" against misrepresentation and 
"inferior quality" rests entirely upon the integrity and responsibility of the 
14 Manufacturer. 

A. G. Spalding & Bros, have, by their rigorous attention to " Quality," for 
thirty- five years, caused their Trade-Mark to become known throughout 
the world as a Guarantee of Quality as dependable in their field as the 
U. S. Currency is in its field. 

The necessity of upholding the Guarantee of the Spalding Trade-Mark and 
maintaining the Standard Quality of their Athletic Goods, is, therefore, as obvi« 
ous as is the necessity of the Government in maintaining a Standard Currency. 

Thus each consumer is not only insuring himself but also protecting other 
consumers when he assists a Reliable Manufacturer in upholding his Trade- 
Mark and all that it stands for. Therefore, we urge all users of our Athletic 
Goods to assist us in maintaining the Spalding Standard of Excellence, by 
insisting that our Trade-Mark be plainly stamped on all athletic goods which 
they buy, because without this precaution our best efforts towards maintaining 
Standard Quality and preventing fraudulent substitution will be ineffectual. 

Manufacturers of Standard Articles invariably suffer the reputation of being 
high-priced, and this sentiment is fostered and emphasized by makers of 
" inferior goods," with whom low prices are the main consideration. 

A manufacturer of recognized Standard Goods, with a reputation to uphold 
and a guarantee to protect, must necessarily have higher prices than a manufac- 
turer of cheap goods, whose idea of and basis of a claim for Standard Quality 
depends principally upon the eloquence of the salesman. 

We know from experience that there is no quicksand more unstable than 
poverty in quality— and we avoid this quicksand by Standard Quality. 





A separate book covers every Athletic Sport 
and is Official and Standard 
Price 10 cents each 



GRAND PRIZE 





GRAND PRIX 



Spa ldtng 

ST. LOUIS , 1904 JL/ XJ X X* VB PARIS, 1900 

ATHLETIC GOODS 

ARE THE STANDARD OF THE WORLD 



A. G. Spalding ® Bros. 

MAINTAIN" WHOLESALE and RETAIL STORES in the FOLLOWING CITIES: 

NEW YORK CHICAGO ST. LOUIS 

BOSTON MILWAUKEE KANSAS CITY 

PHILADELPHIA DETROIT SAN FRANCISCO 

NEWARK CINCINNATI LOS ANGELES 

BUFFALO CLEVELAND SEATTLE 

SYRACUSE COLUMBUS MINNEAPOLIS 

BALTIMORE INDIANAPOLIS ST. PAUL 

WASHINGTON PITTSBURGH DENVER 



NEW YORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO CHICOPEE, MASS. 
BROOKLYN BOSTON PHILADELPHIA LONDON. ENG. 



LONDON, ENGLAND ATLANTA DALLAS 

BIRMINGHAM/ENGLAND LOUISVILLE 
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND NEW ORLEANS 

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND 

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND MONTREAL, CANADA 

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA TORONTO, CANADA 

PARIS, FRANCE 

Factories owned and operated by A.G.Spalding & Bros, and where all of Spcldtnjs 
Trade Marked Athletic Goods are made arc located in the following cities: 



